Malawi’s Ministry of Transport and Public Works has granted an Air Service Licence to Kwacha Airlines. The new airline will operate locally and regionally out of Malawi.

According to the announcement, passenger and cargo services will begin on September 1 using a Boeing 737-700.

The airline is owned by Malawians James Makunje Jr., Chris Kapanga Jr., and Noel Chalamanda.

Makunje said further details would be released soon.